Game Producer

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The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com. Get to know the role Job Title: Game Producer Job Summary: As a Game Producer for Live Operations, you will coordinate production workflows, live service operations, release readiness, deployments, incident responses, and game launch updates throughout the release lifecycle. This role will work closely with cross functional teams to align priorities and ensure builds, content, and systems are validated and ready for release. The ideal candidate has experience in live service operations, incident management, release and game development best practices. You excel at organizing complex work, driving execution, managing risks, and communicating clearly across teams. You thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing competing priorities, and supporting high-quality releases through strong partnership with engineering and QA. FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt People Manager: No What you’ll do Support internal development teams through clear planning, prioritization, and coordination to maintain alignment on operational needs Drive sprint and milestone workflows, ensuring progress is tracked and risks are surfaced early Coordinate release readiness activities to ensure builds, content, and systems are prepared for deployment across all platforms Organize incident response activities, including triage, escalation, stakeholder communication, and resolution tracking within established operational processes Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, operational runbooks, and status updates for stakeholders and studio leadership Leverage data and operational insights to support decision-making and improve release quality and service stability Contribute to continuous improvement of production processes, release coordination practices, and operations workflows What you’ll bring Three (3) to five (5) years of related professional experience in game production, supporting live service games, release management, live operations, or technical production environments Prior experience supporting the launch or ongoing operation of a live game or online service Strong understanding of standard game development production processes and lifecycles, supporting live service operations, incident response, build pipelines and supporting software releases Experience working closely with engineering, QA, and technical teams within a development environment Familiarity with mobile submission and release processes Demonstrated ability to adapt communication style for various partners maintaining clarity across teams and priorities Proven experience navigating ambiguity and breaking down complex work into clear, actionable plans Experience using Jira for task management, bug tracking, workflow organization, and reporting A passion for making and playing games, with awareness of current industry trends Ability to travel up to 2 times per year domestically or internationally Base Salary Range:

For this role, new hires generally start between $99,000.00 - $129,000.00 per year. The full range is $99,000.00 - $173,000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely. #LI-JL1 #LI-Hybrid How you’ll be successful Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do. Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities. Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results. Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve. Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals. Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience. What to expect An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes. Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon. Competitive cash-based compensation programs. 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you. Generous paid family leave. Employer-paid life insurance. Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance. US Employees: 401k Employer Matching. UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions. Fitness reimbursement. Commuter benefit. LinkedIn learning. Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles. Hybrid work environment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases. The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at View email address on click.appcast.io.